Total 5 legal counsel job vacancies in Quality Assurance / Control category in Singapore

1. Legal and Compliance Support

• Assist and support the Compliance & Legal Team in reviewing and interpreting laws, regulations, and internal policies, particularly those related to civil, commercial, and banking laws.
• Conduct reviews and analysis of legal documents, contracts, agreements, and other legal forms to identify risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and maintain accurate legal records, reports, and documentation in a systematic manner.
• Monitor, track, and research changes in relevant laws, regulations, and guidelines from regulatory authorities (e.g., MAS, financial industry bodies) to ensure the bank’s compliance.
• Assist in reviewing and responding to requests for legal input regarding laws and guidelines from other departments or regulatory bodies.

2. Risk Assessment and Advisory

• Support the team in analyzing compliance risks related to business operations and relationships with external stakeholders.
• Assist in drafting recommendations for the management team to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory standards.
• Evaluate legal and compliance risks in contracts, business agreements, and projects to protect the bank’s interests.

3. Follow-Up and Task Management

• Track, follow up, and coordinate on compliance and legal tasks assigned by the Head of Compliance & Legal.
• Ensure timely completion of tasks related to audits, regulatory reporting, and internal compliance reviews.
• Coordinate and liaise with internal teams and relevant regulatory authorities to gather required legal information and documentation.

4. Process Innovation and Development

• Contribute ideas and assist in developing innovative workflows or tools to improve the efficiency of the Compliance & Legal team.
• Support process improvements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

5. Ad-Hoc Duties

• Assist and perform other tasks as assigned by the Head of Compliance & Legal Team, including legal research, preparation of compliance checklists, and participation in special projects.
• Assist to follow up and review requests from regulatory bodies, internal departments, and external partners for legal and compliance-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.) from a reputable university, with specialization in civil, commercial, or banking law preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, preferably in a banking environment or law firm.
• Experience handling regulatory matters, including tracking legal updates and responding to external requests on an ongoing basis.
• Proficient in legal research, drafting, and reviewing documents.
• Familiarity with MAS regulations, local compliance and relevant laws and practices.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for document preparation and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external regulatory authorities.
• Must be proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented in task execution, with opportunities to gain practical experience in legal compliance and regulatory support.
• An innovative mindset with a focus on improving processes and workflows within the team.

The Company

Our client is an established global financial institution. They have consistently recorded a strong financial performance and are well-positioned to achieve their growth plans for the APAC region. They are looking for an experienced Compliance Officer with a legal background/training to join the existing team in Singapore.

The Role

You will be an instrumental member of the Compliance team, taking care of the followings:

(i) Assist the management to ensure that the overall activities of the company’s Singapore office will comply with all the relevant and applicable laws, regulations and regulatory rules;

(ii) Operate and enforce the company’s internal compliance policies and procedures;

(iii) Facilitate the company’s growth strategy and expansion plans on new products and into new territories.

The responsibilities associated with this role are expected to include but not limited to:

• Provide compliance advisory services to management, business, and functional units in relation to Singapore/APAC region’s regulatory regimes;
• Construct, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and processes to ensure that the systems and controls framework is adequate and up-to-date;
• Conduct compliance reviews, perform compliance monitoring and surveillance to ensure that policies, procedures and practices are being followed and adhered to;
• Monitor business activities and put in place specific measures as necessary;
• Ensure that the AML systems and controls meet regulatory requirements and are complied with;
• Handle conflicts of interest analysis and management;
• Work on compliance operations such as gifts and entertainment registration, personal account dealing and outside business interests approval, handle KYC and client due diligence etc. that may be required;
• Prepare internal reports and management information, assist on filing regulatory reports;
• Assist on developing and delivering staff training.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer or law degree holder from a reputable university
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Singapore/APAC Region’s compliance experience in a financial institution desirable but not essential (candidates with 3-5 years PQE from law firms and/or outside financial services industry are encourage to apply)
• A self-starter with keen initiative and excellent interpersonal skills
• A professional with high integrity
• Able to work with a minimum level of supervision
• · Strong analytical and evaluative skills, attentive to details

To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected] reference number A009514.

“Data provided is for recruitment purposes only”.

EA licence Number: 13C6733

EA Personnel Number: R1333454

Our client is a Maritime MNC with global footprints.

Purpose of the Role:

The Compliance Counsel will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Ethics & Compliance program.

The position may also be expected to provide legal support on various matters related to the company’s global business operations, particularly within the shipping sector in APAC, monitoring the legal developments and changes in legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance and Ethics Function:

• Build a highly effective Compliance and Ethics function to ensure compliance with the company policy and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure adherence to the group policies and Code of Conduct and Business Ethics.

Systems and Processes:

• Lead and manage the establishment and implementation of compliance systems, processes, and tools to mitigate improper conduct.
• Provide structured guidance and monitoring to support compliance.

Communication and Training:

• Design, implement, and maintain an effective compliance education, communication, and training program for the organization.
• Foster awareness and understanding of compliance standards across all levels.

Risk Assessment:

• Lead and manage risk assessments and corporate compliance reviews to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance systems, policies, manuals, and guidelines.

Research and Benchmarking:

• Oversee compliance and ethics obligations in all business locations, ensuring that appropriate structures are in place to meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Legal Matters (Secondary role):

• Negotiate, structure, draft, and finalize contracts.
• Advise on and manage both contentious and non-contentious legal matters.
• Conduct legal and compliance research as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally, you are a dual qualified lawyer, with approximately 8 years of extensive experience in corporate compliance, ethics, and legal functions, ideally in global maritime or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of international compliance regulations, including sanctions, anti-bribery laws, and data protection.
• Proven track record in risk management, compliance system implementation, and training development.
• Legal expertise with the ability to advise on various matters affecting global business operations.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Be familiar with the processes of bulk trade and supply chain finance, strictly control the risk control in the early, middle and late stages, formulate and implement countermeasures, and be familiar with upstream and downstream products, operating conditions and transaction processes.

2. Establish and continuously improve the risk management system, system, methods and procedures suitable for the company.

3. Conduct risk research on various businesses of the group and provide support materials for risk control planning of new business models.

Actively assist the business in formulating business plans to avoid risks, propose prevention and resolution control measures, and cooperate with the operations director to formulate risk management countermeasures for different project types.

Comprehensively organize and manage business risk review and business supervision

4. Carry out risk management evaluation according to the annual risk management assessment plan, and provide support materials for phased and annual risk management evaluation reports.

5. Responsible for tracking changes in national laws, regulations and industry regulatory policies, and timely put forward various legal risk management suggestions and opinions.

6. Responsible for reviewing, improving and managing the company's related contracts, agreements, legal documents and other legal documents, handling the company's litigation and non-litigation business, issuing oral or written legal opinions, and improving the company's legal affairs management system.

7. Responsible for other tasks assigned by the leader.

Job requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or above in finance, trade, management, law and other related majors.

2. 5 years or more of relevant work experience, with experience in risk control in bulk trade and supply chain finance industry.

3. Familiar with national economic laws, regulations and policies such as finance and investment, contract law. Those with solid basic knowledge of law are preferred.

4. Strong ability to judge and analyze legal issues, business execution and communication skills, clear thinking, and able to withstand work pressure.

5. Work rigorously and responsibly, be down-to-earth and serious, have a high sense of responsibility and have strong teamwork ability.

6. Good oral and written expression skills, strong moral integrity when handling sensitive information and facing multiple pressures.

7. Have certain team management skills and strong cross-departmental communication and coordination skills.

8. Adapt to periodic business trips.

Compliance Executive (Corporate Legal) - ISO / Internal Audit

• Penjuru (Transport Pickup Provided at: Jurong East, Choa Chu Kang, Bishan & Serangoon)
• Monday - Friday: 8.30am to 6.00pm
• $3,000 - $6,000

Responsibilities:

• Develop and review company policies.
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Documents drafting, including letter or email.
• Support projects and co-ordinate company activities as assigned.
• Maintain proper and timely filing system, both in shared folder and hardcopy.
• Liaise with Directors of the Group, and other department personnels on compliance related matters.
• Assist to carry out regular internal audits for ISO [9001:2015 / 14001:2015 / 45001: 2018] certifications.
• Provide regular updates for all ISO documents.
• Attend ISO/Fire Safety/Other Audits independently.
• Assist to prepare trademark registration/renewal related documents.
• Co-ordinate and conduct meetings, briefings, or trainings to staffs as and when needed.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
• Possess at least 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Advantageous for candidate who has relevant experience and or knowledge in ISO.

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Email: [email protected]

Chaw Chiaw Han, Reg No：R22106723

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